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USA Today
09-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The Michigan high school golf team that was in a van crash returned to action this week
The Michigan high school golf team that was in a van crash returned to action this week CHARLEVOIX, Mich. — Before they even set foot on the Belvedere Golf Club course in Charlevoix Wednesday afternoon, the members of the Charlevoix boys golf team were winners. For the first time since a tragic accident that hospitalized much of the team and their head coach for days, the Rayder golf team was back on the links for competition. Wednesday's round at Belvedere included three members – Bryce Boss, Jackson Crouse and Landon Whisler – who were in the van that night. While there were, of course, scorecards filled out and winners at the end, Wednesday's round was about so much more. Elk Rapids earned the win with a round of 329, but right behind was Charlevoix, leaning on the likes of Boss, Whisler and others to shoot a round of 340. The Rayders were then followed by Grayling, 355; Boyne City, 359; Cheboygan, 375; Kingsley, 495; and Kalkaska, 504. Boss finished second overall with a round of 77, trailing only Elk Rapids' Blake Springstead with a 74. Boss birdied the par-3 No. 14 at Belvedere, while recording 11 pars during the round. Whisler then contributed an 80, Crouse shot 85; Keane Helstrom, 98; Doug Morgridge, 108; and Ryan Glass, 112. Charlevoix Column: Kochanny: News of Charlevoix boys golf team's crash one of my biggest fears In other good news regarding the Charlevoix boys golf team, the final hospitalized Charlevoix athlete, Joe Gaffney, was released from Munson Medical Center Tuesday evening and moved to the Mary Free Bed rehabilitation facility at Munson in Traverse City. Gaffney, an all-state basketball player as well, spent 10 days at Munson Medical. Charlevoix head coach Doug Drenth remains hospitalized in Traverse City. Charlevoix golfers Brady Warchol, Max Drenth and Emmett Bergmann continue to be sidelined from the sport, though of course heavy on the minds and in the hearts of many. The Charlevoix community, and Northern Michigan as a whole, continue to show their support for the Rayder team and the long road they face ahead. Golf teams from across the state of Michigan have also shown their support, pioneered by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association and Golf Association of Michigan (GAM). The GoFundMe set up for the Rayder golf team has also eclipsed $269,000 in donations, with an initial goal of $100,000. Along with the Rayders this week, Boyne City's Cameron Little placed third overall in Charlevoix with a 79 and was then followed by teammates Connor Uy, 90; Mason Vadnais, 93; Tommy Dobbelaer, 97; Tanner Sigulinsky, 99; and Dylan Stefanic, 105. Cheboygan's Tristan Stead also shot 79 and Jacob Pluszczynski shot 84. The next match for Northern Shores Conference teams, including Charlevoix, is the Grayling Golf Invite at Forest Dunes on Tuesday, May 13. The NSC championship round will also take place next week at Harbor Point Golf Club in Harbor Springs at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 15. Petoskey Invite HARBOR SPRINGS — Along with the teams of the Northern Shores, Petoskey took to the course this week with its annual hosted invite, though things looked a bit different. Rather than welcoming teams to the Petoskey-Bay View Country Club, the Northmen had to switch plans due to construction and host at The Highlands of Harbor Springs' Moor Course Wednesday. Freeland earned the overall win with a 304, tying Traverse City West, though the fifth golfer score was lower for Freeland. Gaylord then placed third with a 315, followed by TC Central, 317; DeWitt, 319; and Mason, 325. Petoskey carded a 355, placing 15th, while led by Gavin Galbraith's 85. Luke Licata also shot 89 for Petoskey, Caleb Loe, 90; Madden Pateman, 91; Simon Licata, 92; and Luke Bailey, 103. Greyson Kneeshaw also shot 95 and Riley Sargent fired a 99 for Petoskey's second team. Harbor Light Christian's Vaughn Henagan also took part and shot an 84. Petoskey will next head to the TC Central Invite at A-Ga-Ming in Torch Lake on Wednesday, May 14. Contact or send game stats/info to Sports Editor Drew Kochanny at dkochanny@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DrewKochanny, and Instagram, @drewkochanny
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Boyne City mayor challenges filing deadline for November election, cites state law
BOYNE CITY — Mayor Tim Nemecek is challenging the deadline that disqualified him from running for re-election to the Boyne City City Commission, arguing the official filing date communicated by the city clerk's office may have been premature under state election law. In a letter delivered to the Boyne City clerk's office on May 7, Nemecek formally requested that city clerk Jessica Puroll recognize July 22 — not April 22 — as the valid deadline for submitting nominating petitions for the upcoming November election. 'This request is about upholding the democratic principles that our community values,' Nemecek wrote in a press release. 'I've received 28 signatures from Boyne City voters supporting my candidacy, and these citizens deserve the right to select their representatives through a fair and accessible electoral process.' More: Four candidates file for Boyne City commission race in November election Subscribe: Check out our offers and access the local news that matters to you Earlier reporting confirmed that Nemecek had filed a petition in April to appear on the Nov. 5, 2025 ballot, but his petition was rejected after the clerk's office determined several signatures were dated after the circulator's certification, rendering them invalid. That left him with fewer than the required 20 valid signatures, disqualifying his candidacy. At the time, Puroll stated the filing deadline was April 22 and confirmed that Nemecek could still seek office as a certified write-in candidate if he filed the appropriate paperwork by October. Now, the mayor is arguing that the city applied the wrong timeline altogether. According to Nemecek, his legal counsel's review of the Michigan Election Law suggests that candidates for local office who are nominated by petition rather than through a primary — as Boyne City's charter requires — should have until the 15th Tuesday before the election to file their paperwork. In 2025, that would move the filing deadline to July 22. Nemecek's letter asks Puroll to respond to the request by May 14. The election comes at a pivotal time for Boyne City leadership. With Mayor Pro Tem George Lasater choosing not to run for reelection, four candidates — incumbent commissioner Marty Moody and newcomers Bridget Foltz, Rebecca Houser and Jennifer Hampton — are currently on the ballot for November. Three seats are up for grabs. If the July 22 deadline is accepted, Nemecek may still have time to re-enter the race and secure a place on the ballot, otherwise a write-in candidacy would be his only other option. — Contact reporter Annie Doyle at 231-675-0099 and adoyle@ This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Boyne City Mayor Nemecek challenges filing deadline for November 2025 election, cites state law
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Four candidates file for Boyne City commission race in November election
BOYNE CITY — Four candidates will compete for three open seats on the Boyne City City Commission this fall, as Mayor Tim Nemecek and Mayor Pro Tem George Lasater will not appear on the November ballot. According to Boyne City Clerk Jessica Puroll, the official list of candidates includes incumbent commissioner Marty Moody and first-time candidates Bridget Foltz, Rebecca Houser and Jennifer Hampton. Each filed nominating petitions with at least 20 valid signatures ahead of the April 22 deadline. Nemecek had initially submitted paperwork to run for re-election, but his nominating petition was disqualified due to a technical error. 'He had signatures that were signed after the circulator certified the petition, so those signatures didn't count,' Puroll said. As a result, Nemecek did not meet the minimum requirement of valid signatures and will not appear on the ballot. He still has the option to run as a certified write-in candidate if he files before the October deadline. Lasater did not file a nominating petition for re-election. More: Boyne City commission outlines path forward after longtime city manager's dismissal Subscribe: Check out our offers and access the local news that matters to you This fall's election comes at a time of transition for Boyne City. In March, the city commission voted to terminate longtime city manager Michael Cain after 22 years in the role, citing concerns over performance and trust. Since then, the commission has been working to appoint an interim manager while also launching the search for Cain's permanent replacement. Moody was first elected to the commission in 2021 and is the only incumbent in the race. Foltz, Houser and Hampton are all newcomers. With only four candidates running for three seats, no primary will be held. Voters will make their selections during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. — Contact reporter Annie Doyle at 231-675-0099 and adoyle@ This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Four candidates file for Boyne City commission race for November 2025 election
